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by Leviathon
Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Marinette Boat literature
Replies: 3
Views: 8391

Re: Marinette Boat literature

Wow - very cool website. Thanks for sharing. Question does not belong here, but you say tranny fluid was low and that causes them to spin in neutral?? Is that true? Mine spin as well - will check fluid.

Bill, try https://1978marinette32.wordpress.com
by Leviathon
Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Engines ready to install, Finally!
Replies: 12
Views: 34366

Re: Engines ready to install, Finally!

Chevy's are going in in about 8 weeks. Sold 360's to another Marinette owner. Yes, I like Chryslers, just like Chevy's a little more, and more parts availability. I will change my profile once they are installed and running! Why change out engines? My last trip 15 miles each way took 2 gallons of oi...
by Leviathon
Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Engines ready to install, Finally!
Replies: 12
Views: 34366

Re: Engines ready to install, Finally!

While they are out: Plumbing for head, blower motors, all wiring and battery cables, 120v breaker box, all new motor mounts, new prop shafts, props, bearings, rudders, battery boxes, all new exhaust hoses, fresh water strainers, water separators, fuel line - should I continue? Oh, and the cost to re...
by Leviathon
Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Engines ready to install, Finally!
Replies: 12
Views: 34366

Re: Engines ready to install, Finally!

Did not rebuild tranny's. Just replaced fluid. Money runs out eventually!
by Leviathon
Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Engines ready to install, Finally!
Replies: 12
Views: 34366

Re: Engines ready to install, Finally!

I tear them down, machine shop does all of the work, then I put them back together and hope for the best! I am from a generation that rebuilt the engines in the cars we drove several times over! Small Block Chevy's are pretty simple
by Leviathon
Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Cutlass Bearing Size
Replies: 10
Views: 19280

Re: Cutlass Bearing Size

It's a hell of a job. In the middle of it right now. Beware of set screws at the prop shaft coupler that like to break off, as well as the ones that are in the strut. Not sure you can get to it without pulling rudders as well. Also boat needs to be positioned so you can get shafts all the way out wi...
by Leviathon
Mon Feb 19, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Engines ready to install, Finally!
Replies: 12
Views: 34366

Engines ready to install, Finally!

Alright, both engines are together and running. Any leaks have been repaired. Now working on engine compartment getting it ready! :)
by Leviathon
Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Proper Venting
Replies: 3
Views: 7090

Re: Proper Venting

Thanks - that helps. I will be running twin small block crusaders now set up with a PCV that goes to the base of the carb and the other VC is just capped off. That is the way it was set up before I rebuilt, so I guess I will go with it. (Rochester Carbs)
by Leviathon
Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:28 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Proper Venting
Replies: 3
Views: 7090

Proper Venting

Out of curiosity - what is proper venting? PCV to Carb out of 1 VC, then just a breather on the other? Does it matter what side?
by Leviathon
Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:09 am
Forum: Steering
Topic: Rudder Linkage 101
Replies: 11
Views: 30548

Re: Rudder Linkage 101

Got it - thank Bill! New rudders being fabricated as we speak!